Romans not worried about outside post for Shackleford

SARATOGA SPRINGS — When the gates open for the 142nd running of the $1 million Travers Stakes Saturday, Preakness winner Shackleford will be starting from the farthest outside post, the 10.

That is of no concern for trainer Dale Romans, even though the front running colt will have to clear the field to get the lead.

“Sitting outside there, we can break and drop over,” Romans said at the Travers draw. “I don’t think it will be a problem saving ground on the first turn. There’s a long run on the front side. It’s not like the 20-hole in the Kentucky Derby where he’s got all the horses inside of.”